Horizon Media has appointed Tim Rich as its new head of AI solutions.  

In the new role, Rich will lead the development and implementation of advanced AI-agent frameworks — aligning product strategy with execution across Horizon Media's portfolio, according to the agency. He is also tasked with driving the evolution of generative AI models and solutions.  

He will report to Rich Arenaro, Horizon Media's chief technology and information security officer. 

Rich is a Publicis Groupe veteran who spent five years at the company as executive vice president, data science & search. Five years ago he founded the Convergence Collective, focusing on data and AI solutions for businesses.  

He has also contributed as an instructor of data science for business at NYC Data Science Academy.